ARSD Article 20:63 — ATHLETIC TRAINERS

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Chapter 20:63:01 General provisions

ARSD 20:63:01:01 Definitions

Terms defined in SDCL 36-29-1 have the same meaning when used in this article.

Declaratory Ruling: The State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners, in its ruling dated June 27, 2025, was unable to conclude that SDCL 36-29-1.1 authorizes athletic trainers to perform dry needling.

History

• Source: 13 SDR 9, effective August 4, 1986; 43 SDR 131, effective April 20, 2017; 50 SDR 12, effective August 10, 2023; 52 SDR 18, effective August 25, 2025.
• General Authority: SDCL 36-29-17.
• Law Implemented: SDCL 36-29-1.

ARSD 20:63:01:02 Date of notice, Repealed

Date of notice. Repealed.

History

• Source: 13 SDR 9, effective August 4, 1986; 52 SDR 18, effective August 25, 2025.

ARSD 20:63:01:03 Filing of physician's practice guideline agreement

The athletic trainer shall submit a practice guideline agreement to the board, on a form approved by the board and maintained by each of the following:

(1) The physician; and

(3) The athletic trainer.

History

• Source: 13 SDR 9, effective August 4, 1986; 52 SDR 18, effective August 25, 2025.
• General Authority: SDCL 36-29-17.
• Law Implemented: SDCL 36-29-1.1.

ARSD 20:63:01:04 Revision of physician's practice guideline agreement

A physician may modify a practice guideline agreement for an athletic trainer if the physician determines that the athletic trainer is competent, through training or experience, to perform a revised scope of athletic training.

History

• Source: 13 SDR 9, effective August 4, 1986; 52 SDR 18, effective August 25, 2025.
• General Authority: SDCL 36-29-17.
• Law Implemented: SDCL 36-29-1.1.

ARSD 20:63:01:05 Repealed

Length of internship.** Repealed.

History

• Source: 13 SDR 9, effective August 4, 1986l; 43 SDR 131, effective April 20, 2017.

Chapter 20:63:02 Licensure requirements

ARSD 20:63:02:01 Application for licensure by examination, Repealed

Application for licensure by examination. Repealed.

History

• Source: 13 SDR 9, effective August 4, 1986; 43 SDR 131, effective April 20, 2017; 52 SDR 18, effective August 25, 2025.

ARSD 20:63:02:02 Application for licensure by reciprocity, Repealed

Application for licensure by reciprocity. Repealed.

History

• Source: 13 SDR 9, effective August 4, 1986; 43 SDR 131, effective April 20, 2017; 52 SDR 18, effective August 25, 2025.

ARSD 20:63:02:03 Replacement of license

If the original license or certificate of renewal is lost, misplaced, stolen, or destroyed, the licensee shall immediately report that fact to the board in writing. Upon the board's receipt of the statement by the licensee, verified under oath, detailing to the board's satisfaction circumstances making replacement necessary, the board may issue a duplicate of the original license or certificate of renewal.

History

• Source: 13 SDR 9, effective August 4, 1986.
• General Authority: SDCL 36-29-17.
• Law Implemented: SDCL 36-29-3, 36-29-11, 36-29-12.

ARSD 20:63:02:04 Evidence of change of name

If, for any reason, a licensee's name changes, the licensee shall immediately file with the board a certified copy of the legal instrument which makes the change effective or other written evidence authenticated to the satisfaction of the board that a change in name has occurred. The board, upon surrender of the original license or certificate of renewal, shall reissue the license or certificate of renewal in the changed name.

History

• Source: 13 SDR 9, effective August 4, 1986.
• General Authority: SDCL 36-29-17.
• Law Implemented: SDCL 36-29-3, 36-29-11, 36-29-12.

ARSD 20:63:02:05 Fees for licensure or renewal

The board shall charge the following application fees for licensure as an athletic trainer:

(1) An initial license, one hundred dollars; and

(2) A license renewal, fifty dollars.

History

• Source: 13 SDR 9, effective August 4, 1986; 23 SDR 70, effective November 11, 1996; 52 SDR 18, effective August 25, 2025.
• General Authority: SDCL 36-29-6.
• Law Implemented: SDCL 36-29-3, 36-29-6, 36-29-11.

ARSD 20:63:02:06 Examination

20 : 63 : 02 : 06 . Examination. The examination approved by the board is the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer certification exam.

History

• Source: 43 SDR 131, effective April 20, 2017.
• General Authority: SDCL 36-29-17.
• Law Implemented: SDCL 36-29-3.

Chapter 20:63:03 Continuing education

ARSD 20:63:03:01 Continuing education requirements

To qualify for renewal of a license upon its expiration as prescribed in SDCL 36-29-11, an applicant for renewal must obtain 25 hours of continuing education annually or maintain certification by the Board of Certification.

History

• Source: 13 SDR 9, effective August 4, 1986; 43 SDR 131, effective April 20, 2017.
• General Authority: SDCL 36-29-17.
• Law Implemented: SDCL 36-29-14.

ARSD 20:63:03:02 Standards for continuing education

The following standards shall be used to evaluate all hours of continuing education completed:

(1) Educational meetings or workshops designed specifically for athletic trainers or concerned with topics related to sports medicine. This category includes local, state, district, or national meetings. Ten hours of continuing education shall be awarded for every ten hours of program content;

(2) College course work completed after receiving a bachelor's degree. The course work must be related to improving the licensee's skills and knowledge of sports medicine. For each credit hour completed, five hours of continuing education shall be awarded;

(3) Maintenance of medically related certifications. Athletic trainers maintaining cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification for the three-year period shall be awarded five hours of continuing education. Those maintaining emergency medical technician certification for the three-year period shall be awarded ten hours of continuing education;

(4) Subscriptions to any of the journals specifically dealing with athletic training or sports medicine. For each subscription, five hours of continuing education shall be awarded.

Special athletic training projects and educational experiences not covered by the categories listed in this section may be submitted to the board for consideration. Credit for continuing education shall be awarded on the basis of merit to the athletic training profession and time involved in preparation.

History

• Source: 13 SDR 9, effective August 4, 1986; 43 SDR 131, effective April 20, 2017.
• General Authority: SDCL 36-29-17.
• Law Implemented: SDCL 36-29-14.

ARSD 20:63:03:03 Reporting continuing education

To demonstrate compliance with the continuing education requirements, each athletic trainer shall sign a statement to confirm completion of the required continuing education each year at renewal time, and shall present proof if requested by the board.

History

• Source: 13 SDR 9, effective August 4, 1986; 34 SDR 93, effective October 17, 2007; 43 SDR 131, effective April 20, 2017.
• General Authority: SDCL 36-29-14, 36-29-17.
• Law Implemented: SDCL 36-29-14.

ARSD 20:63:03:04 Waiver of continuing education requirements

The board may waive the annual continuing education requirements for an athletic trainer if the athletic trainer submits an affidavit to the board attesting that the athletic trainer was prevented from completing the requirements because of illness or undue hardship.

History

• Source: 52 SDR 18, effective August 25, 2025.
• General Authority: SDCL 36-19-17.
• Law Implemented: SDCL 36-29-14.

Chapter 20:63:04 Ethics

ARSD 20:63:04:01 Ethics

An athletic trainer shall comply with the practice standards and code of professional responsibility found in the Board of Certification Standards of Professional Practice, 2024.

Reference: Board of Certification Standards of Professional Practice, 2024, Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer. Copies may be obtained at no cost from http://www.bocatc.org/resources/standards-of-professional-practice.

History

• Source: 41 SDR 180, effective May 21, 2015; 52 SDR 18, effective August 25, 2025.
• General Authority: SDCL 36-29-17.
• Law Implemented: SDCL 36-29-17, 36-29-19.

ARSD 20:63:04:02 Violations

A violation of any of the ethical standards and conduct is considered unprofessional conduct as defined by SDCL 36-29-18.

History

• Source: 41 SDR 180, effective May 21, 2015.
• General Authority: SDCL 36-29-17.
• Law Implemented: SDCL 36-29-19.

ARSD 20:63:04:03 Ethical considerations, Repealed

Ethical considerations. Repealed.

History

• Source: 41 SDR 180, effective May 21, 2015; 52 SDR 18, effective August 25, 2025.